Is it true?!?! Say it aint so...

[lovingpecola]

nursing students practice their paps/breast exams/ect on eachother??!!

i was just reading the blog of a student midwife and she was talking about this...omgosh i had no idea...for all of you current students out there (especially midwives and women's health - who do the more intimate type things like checking cervix), shed some light on this...

omgosh. i can't even imagine...

lp

[CEG]

My MW told me that when she was in school they practiced on each other and I was a little surprised, but I think I would be fine with it. After having two kids, I think most people have seen my "cooter."

But having said that I wouldn't ask anyone who wasn't comfortable to do it. It's a pretty big invasion of personal space. I also think the models who are hired would be better- they are educated how it is supposed to go, they can provide input, they won't be self conscious, and they won't be shy at giving input like a fellow classmate would.

Of course, I could never admit I am fine with it or I will be that weirdo who volunteered for the mass pelvic exam, LOL.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Here they used paid volunteers for the pelvics, breast and prostate exams. (They usually are local migrant workers who really need the money, but nonetheless are volunteers.)

No way, no how would I consent to participate in a program that practices on students.

And yes, I am a prude. End of discussion. LOL